Very few of us are hired by our employers as “individual performers.” Most of us are part of a team – a “collective.” With this in mind, when I have hired people in the past, I think about their individual merit and what they will contribute to the collective. Last semester, I provided students in one of my classes with the following scenario and questions: The Board … [Read more...] about “Collective Merit”
Culture
Accountability: You, Then Your Team
The best strategy in the world will not work without effective implementation. One of the biggest mistakes I see in implementation is a lack of Accountability. Accountability is one of the five pillars of teamwork excellence, according to Patrick Lencioni – in his book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – and I could not agree more. Accountability begins with you – the … [Read more...] about Accountability: You, Then Your Team
Is it Time to Quit Your Job?
Sure you have some bad days. And maybe even some terrible days. But is it time to quit your job? Looking for a new job takes a lot of effort. Here are some questions to consider from a recent article in Harvard Business Review to help you think through whether it is time to make that change. *Is Your Workplace Toxic? Do you have an abusive manager and is their … [Read more...] about Is it Time to Quit Your Job?
Beware of Toxic Positivity
Positive thinking can be a good thing . . . . . . but it can go too far. Here are signs – from a recent article in Harvard Business Review – that your boss or someone you know, may be entering the Toxic Positivity zone. *They surround themselves with “Yes People.” If you have people around you who are unwilling to share a potential downside then you are going to make … [Read more...] about Beware of Toxic Positivity
Fixing Your Culture of Overwork
You know it’s bad for everyone – including the organization, but you can’t seem to change it. It’s a culture of overwork – and it exists in many organizations. Even worse – many leaders wear it as a badge of honor. And while Overwork was an issue pre-pandemic, it has grown as a concern as the “always-on” expectation of many organizations has spread. Research reported … [Read more...] about Fixing Your Culture of Overwork